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“He needs a companion who will enjoy being pounced on and treated like a queen when she is fertile. Let’s see if My Single Alien can help,” Kendra said.

“You should have him arrested,” Faron grunted.

Kendra shook her head. “He was reacting to a situation he couldn’t control. It doesn’t mean I wasn’t scared out of my mind, but I know why he did it.”

Fridolph looked shamefaced. “Once again, I am truly sorry. But I am lonely. I would love a mate who understands me and my urges.”

“I’m sure we can do something for you.” Sinead winked at Kendra. “I’ll get it sorted.”

“Let’s get you out of here,” Faron said.

“Yes, please,” Kendra said.

Faron guided her from the room and out into the main corridor of Prodigy. They didn’t speak, but he kept an arm around her, still feeling her trembling in shock. He’d wipe away that fear. She’d feel nothing but cherished when they were joined.

It was only when Faron was almost at his quarters that he slowed. His family and Donik stood outside the door. He should have known they wouldn’t let him get away so easily.

“You abandoned your future mate.” His father’s stare would have made lesser Tolongs quake. “Explain yourself.”

Faron gritted his teeth and tightened his hold on Kendra. “It was an emergency.”

Bartlek’s cold gaze ran over Kendra. “This was your emergency?”

“Don’t even look at her,” Faron snarled.

Siblis gasped, and her hand flew to her mouth. “Don’t tell me this is the female you have been spending time with.”

“Let’s go inside.” Faron shoved past his brother, keeping a hold on Kendra as the door opened.

“Are you sure you want me here?” Kendra said.

“Yes. You are a part of this family. It is only right you are involved.”

“You’re being emotional,” Rhodan snapped. “This human has nothing to do with us.”

Faron turned to see everyone in his room. It felt like he faced a firing squad.

“What’s going on?” Kendra whispered.

He squeezed her arm, hoping to reassure her. “This is my family. Rhodan is my father. This is my mother, Siblis, and one of my brothers, Bartlek.” His gaze shifted to Donik. How should he describe her? “This was my future mate.”

Kendra’s eyes widened as she looked around the group. “I’m Kendra, a friend of Faron’s.”

“We know who you are,” Bartlek snapped. “You have distracted my brother from more important tasks.”

“She’s distracted me from nothing.” Faron shook his head. “Kendra needed my help. I would never abandon her. I know what that feels like.”

Rhodan snorted a derisive laugh. “You should have no thoughts for this human. Your focus should be on your future with us and your mate.”

Faron sucked in a breath. It was a logical match and one that made absolute sense. Still, his heart told him otherwise. He decided to try something new and follow it.

“Do not tell me you are considering this human over Donik.” Siblis asked. “She will not provide us with the children you need.”

“If we both desire it, Kendra will have children. That will be something we will discuss in the future, without your interference.”

Kendra cleared her throat. “I’ve known Faron for a week. It’s too soon to talk about having a family or even if we want to have a family together.”

“She speaks nonsense,” Rhodan said. “This human does not know her own mind. She has told you she may not want children. She is of no value to you.”